ATLANTA â€“ The United States seems to be on track to
have more measles cases than any year in more than a decade, with
virtually all cases linked to other countries, including Europe where
there's a big outbreak.

Already there have been 89 cases reported so far. The
U.S. normally sees only about 50 cases of measles in a year thanks to
vaccinations.

Health officials are reluctant to make predictions, but acknowledge the pace of reports is unusually hot.

"It's hard to say, but we're certainly getting a
lot," said Dr. Greg Wallace, who leads the measles, mumps, rubella and
polio team at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Europe, especially France, has been hit hard by
measles, with more than 6,500 cases reported in 33 nations.
International health officials are blaming it on the failure to
vaccinate all children.

Just about all U.S. outbreaks were sparked by people
bringing it here from other countries. This week, international health
officials posted an alert urging travelers everywhere to get the
recommended two doses of vaccine before flying overseas.

"The risk of getting infection is very high," said
Dr. Cuauhtemoc Ruiz Matus, an immunization expert with the Pan American
Health Organization.

In the U.S., the worst year for measles in the last
decade was 2008, when 140 cases were reported. There have been no
measles deaths this year, but health officials warn the disease can be
dangerous.

Measles is highly contagious and up to 90 percent of
people exposed to an infected person get sick, experts say. The virus
spreads easily through the air, and in closed rooms, infected droplets
can linger for up to two hours after the sick person leaves.

"Measles is really the most contagious of the
vaccine-preventable diseases. It has a knack for finding those who have
not been vaccinated," Wallace said.

The disease's most common symptoms include fever,
runny nose, cough, eye inflammation and rash all over the body. It takes
about two weeks for the rash to appear from the time of first
infection, and people are contagious from four days before a rash to
four days after.

A small fraction of people get much sicker,
developing pneumonia or even encephalitis. For every 1,000 children who
get measles in developed nations, one or two will die.

Since 2003, there have been no measles-related deaths
reported in the United States, where children have been getting
vaccinated against the virus for almost 50 years. Before the vaccine,
nearly all children got measles by their 15th birthday and epidemics
cycled through the nation every two to three years â€” generally peaking
in the late winter or spring.

In those days, about 450 to 500 Americans died from
measles each year, on average. Vaccination campaigns reduced the toll
dramatically, and today, roughly 90 percent of U.S. kids are protected
from measles, according to studies of teenagers.

Two doses of a measles-mumps-rubella vaccine are
routinely recommended for all children, including a first dose given
around a child's first birthday and a second dose around the time of
preschool. These vaccinations are believed to last for a lifetime.

Children as young as six months old can get a first
dose if they're going to a country where they are at high risk of
exposure, health officials say.

"Unfortunately, that's not always done. Parents often
don't report to their physician that they are taking their child on an
international trip," said Dr. Harry Keyserling, a pediatric infectious
diseases specialist at the Emory University School of Medicine.

One dose is considered 95 percent effective, two
doses even better. But health officials acknowledge it's not perfect and
a few people who are fully vaccinated will still get sick.

Of the 89 cases reported through the end of last week, 79 were people
who were unvaccinated or who had no documentation of it, Wallace said.

Outbreaks so far this year have included:

_In Florida, five cases linked to an international helicopter trade show
held in Orlando last month, and another three cases in an outbreak in
the Gainesville area traced to a traveler who had been to India.

_Nine cases in Utah, reported last month. They were linked to someone who apparently was infected in Poland.

_Twenty-one cases in Minnesota, first reported in February. The
illnesses were traced to a Minneapolis-areas child who developed
symptoms after returning from a trip to Kenya.

_Six cases in Pennsylvania, first reported in January, origin unknown.

ATLANTA â€“ The United States seems to be on track to
have more measles cases than any year in more than a decade, with
virtually all cases linked to other countries, including Europe where
there's a big outbreak.

Already there have been 89 cases reported so far. The
U.S. normally sees only about 50 cases of measles in a year thanks to
vaccinations.

Health officials are reluctant to make predictions, but acknowledge the pace of reports is unusually hot.

"It's hard to say, but we're certainly getting a
lot," said Dr. Greg Wallace, who leads the measles, mumps, rubella and
polio team at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Europe, especially France, has been hit hard by
measles, with more than 6,500 cases reported in 33 nations.
International health officials are blaming it on the failure to
vaccinate all children.

Just about all U.S. outbreaks were sparked by people
bringing it here from other countries. This week, international health
officials posted an alert urging travelers everywhere to get the
recommended two doses of vaccine before flying overseas.

"The risk of getting infection is very high," said
Dr. Cuauhtemoc Ruiz Matus, an immunization expert with the Pan American
Health Organization.

In the U.S., the worst year for measles in the last
decade was 2008, when 140 cases were reported. There have been no
measles deaths this year, but health officials warn the disease can be
dangerous.

Measles is highly contagious and up to 90 percent of
people exposed to an infected person get sick, experts say. The virus
spreads easily through the air, and in closed rooms, infected droplets
can linger for up to two hours after the sick person leaves.

"Measles is really the most contagious of the
vaccine-preventable diseases. It has a knack for finding those who have
not been vaccinated," Wallace said.

The disease's most common symptoms include fever,
runny nose, cough, eye inflammation and rash all over the body. It takes
about two weeks for the rash to appear from the time of first
infection, and people are contagious from four days before a rash to
four days after.

A small fraction of people get much sicker,
developing pneumonia or even encephalitis. For every 1,000 children who
get measles in developed nations, one or two will die.

Since 2003, there have been no measles-related deaths
reported in the United States, where children have been getting
vaccinated against the virus for almost 50 years. Before the vaccine,
nearly all children got measles by their 15th birthday and epidemics
cycled through the nation every two to three years â€” generally peaking
in the late winter or spring.

In those days, about 450 to 500 Americans died from
measles each year, on average. Vaccination campaigns reduced the toll
dramatically, and today, roughly 90 percent of U.S. kids are protected
from measles, according to studies of teenagers.

Two doses of a measles-mumps-rubella vaccine are
routinely recommended for all children, including a first dose given
around a child's first birthday and a second dose around the time of
preschool. These vaccinations are believed to last for a lifetime.

Children as young as six months old can get a first
dose if they're going to a country where they are at high risk of
exposure, health officials say.

"Unfortunately, that's not always done. Parents often
don't report to their physician that they are taking their child on an
international trip," said Dr. Harry Keyserling, a pediatric infectious
diseases specialist at the Emory University School of Medicine.

One dose is considered 95 percent effective, two
doses even better. But health officials acknowledge it's not perfect and
a few people who are fully vaccinated will still get sick.

Of the 89 cases reported through the end of last week, 79 were people
who were unvaccinated or who had no documentation of it, Wallace said.

Outbreaks so far this year have included:

_In Florida, five cases linked to an international helicopter trade show
held in Orlando last month, and another three cases in an outbreak in
the Gainesville area traced to a traveler who had been to India.

_Nine cases in Utah, reported last month. They were linked to someone who apparently was infected in Poland.

_Twenty-one cases in Minnesota, first reported in February. The
illnesses were traced to a Minneapolis-areas child who developed
symptoms after returning from a trip to Kenya.

_Six cases in Pennsylvania, first reported in January, origin unknown.

These are diseases that shouldn't be happening in the US where there is plenty of funding for vaccination. I really hope that the families here will vaccinate their children, and themselves when talking about things like whopping cough. I know people are afraid of vaccines because of all the press, which was completely unreasonable, but there is no reason to fear vaccines, especially compared to the dangers of vaccine-preventable diseases.

These are diseases that shouldn't be happening in the US where there is plenty of funding for vaccination. I really hope that the families here will vaccinate their children, and themselves when talking about things like whopping cough. I know people are afraid of vaccines because of all the press, which was completely unreasonable, but there is no reason to fear vaccines, especially compared to the dangers of vaccine-preventable diseases.

I hate to say this, but the reason for the increase is
because people are choosing to not vaccinate their child, which is putting
everyone else at risk.There is nothing
wrong with a delayed vaccinating schedule, but I really wish people would
educate themselves on the importance of vaccination, so our children stay safe.

I hate to say this, but the reason for the increase is
because people are choosing to not vaccinate their child, which is putting
everyone else at risk.There is nothing
wrong with a delayed vaccinating schedule, but I really wish people would
educate themselves on the importance of vaccination, so our children stay safe.

I completely agree. I've written many posts on this subject and just wanted to point out once more to people, with current data for the US, that these diseases are a problem. I agree though, if people are uncomfortable with too many vaccinations at once, a delayed schedule is fine- especially if the parents/primary caregivers are up to date on their vaccinations (like whooping cough). I just can't imagine risking a child's life due to untrue ideas about the danger of vaccines. Also, some people can't be vaccinated for legitimate health reasons (immuno-compromised, etc) and by keeping the overall population well vaccinated we protect these others.

I completely agree. I've written many posts on this subject and just wanted to point out once more to people, with current data for the US, that these diseases are a problem. I agree though, if people are uncomfortable with too many vaccinations at once, a delayed schedule is fine- especially if the parents/primary caregivers are up to date on their vaccinations (like whooping cough). I just can't imagine risking a child's life due to untrue ideas about the danger of vaccines. Also, some people can't be vaccinated for legitimate health reasons (immuno-compromised, etc) and by keeping the overall population well vaccinated we protect these others.

That is sad but I am not surprised. Â With the number of people that refuse to vaccinate their kids I'm sure we will see more and more diseases that could have been prevented. Â I know that autism can be a scary thing but even if it were true that vaccines could cause autism it baffles me why someone would rather take a chance on their child getting deathly sick over being on the autism spectrum. Â I have 3 nephews that have asperger's syndrome and I worked for a short time when I was in college with severely handicapped kids. Â Almost all of the had some form of autism but the ones that really could not function without help were the ones that had other medical issues such as spina bifida. Â Although I don't have an autistic child I do truly understand the challenges it can present to live with a special needs child, for me though it's better to have a special needs child then to have your child die of a preventable disease. Â

I really believe that if more people were truly educated on the facts about austism and vaccines that more parents would have their children vaccinated but there is a lot of confusing and misleading information out there. Â I don't judge anyone for not vaccinating, I can certainly understand why some people feel like it's not a good thing for their kids. Â

That is sad but I am not surprised. Â With the number of people that refuse to vaccinate their kids I'm sure we will see more and more diseases that could have been prevented. Â I know that autism can be a scary thing but even if it were true that vaccines could cause autism it baffles me why someone would rather take a chance on their child getting deathly sick over being on the autism spectrum. Â I have 3 nephews that have asperger's syndrome and I worked for a short time when I was in college with severely handicapped kids. Â Almost all of the had some form of autism but the ones that really could not function without help were the ones that had other medical issues such as spina bifida. Â Although I don't have an autistic child I do truly understand the challenges it can present to live with a special needs child, for me though it's better to have a special needs child then to have your child die of a preventable disease. Â

I really believe that if more people were truly educated on the facts about austism and vaccines that more parents would have their children vaccinated but there is a lot of confusing and misleading information out there. Â I don't judge anyone for not vaccinating, I can certainly understand why some people feel like it's not a good thing for their kids. Â

We had a small outbreak here in the Vancouver, WA area just in the last few months, I believe started with an unvaccinated child who traveled overseas and brought it back, gave it to a baby in the pediatrician's office who was not old enough to be vaccinated yet...etc etc.

Another one recently was a middle school child who had TB. And then there's Whooping Cough....

We have a lot of people in our area (rather "granola" out here) who choose to not vaccinate their children at all, not even delayed schedules. So we get a lot of outbreaks, it seems.

We had a small outbreak here in the Vancouver, WA area just in the last few months, I believe started with an unvaccinated child who traveled overseas and brought it back, gave it to a baby in the pediatrician's office who was not old enough to be vaccinated yet...etc etc.

Another one recently was a middle school child who had TB. And then there's Whooping Cough....

We have a lot of people in our area (rather "granola" out here) who choose to not vaccinate their children at all, not even delayed schedules. So we get a lot of outbreaks, it seems.

This just irritates me all the way around. I don't think that a parent should have the option quite frankly of choosing if their child should get vaccinated or not. It's one thing to make a personal decision on how to raise your child when it doesn't affect other people, but when these communicable diseases are severe enough to hospitalize or kill another person or their child why do they make it a personal choice? You aren't even given that choice to make for your own well being! How is that any different than deliberately causing harm to another human being? And I'm sorry, but if the vaccinations truly did cause autism then why weren't kids getting them all of this time that they have required them? People really need to quit thinking of just themselves. I'm even looking into the pertussis vaccine for myself and my husband because I won't chance us giving it to my baby. Sorry, had to vent!

This just irritates me all the way around. I don't think that a parent should have the option quite frankly of choosing if their child should get vaccinated or not. It's one thing to make a personal decision on how to raise your child when it doesn't affect other people, but when these communicable diseases are severe enough to hospitalize or kill another person or their child why do they make it a personal choice? You aren't even given that choice to make for your own well being! How is that any different than deliberately causing harm to another human being? And I'm sorry, but if the vaccinations truly did cause autism then why weren't kids getting them all of this time that they have required them? People really need to quit thinking of just themselves. I'm even looking into the pertussis vaccine for myself and my husband because I won't chance us giving it to my baby. Sorry, had to vent!

Yes, here in western WA it's a hotspot for children to go unvaccinated. It's really a shame because things shouldn't be this way. People who are afraid of vaccines should do research and talk to their parents, grandparents, etc who remember when these diseases were common. For myself, even though I just turned 29, I remember chicken pox when I was sick and was hospitalized because my case was so severe and I was so dehydrated. A single prick to protect my son, and DD to be? And to protect me and my family from the worry? Absolutely.

Yes, here in western WA it's a hotspot for children to go unvaccinated. It's really a shame because things shouldn't be this way. People who are afraid of vaccines should do research and talk to their parents, grandparents, etc who remember when these diseases were common. For myself, even though I just turned 29, I remember chicken pox when I was sick and was hospitalized because my case was so severe and I was so dehydrated. A single prick to protect my son, and DD to be? And to protect me and my family from the worry? Absolutely.

Yes, it is very sad, and not surprising. I posted an article about a study yesterday on autism that suggests that the rise in ASDs does not actually exist, but the rate of diagnosis does. I've also tried to post a lot of info about the safety of vaccines and the absolute lack of connection between vaccines and autism. As a scientist, it also really bothers me when people tell me they don't believe science, or scientists, because there have been a number of bad actors. This is true in all fields, but medicine and science get hit particularly hard when one or two people have little to no ethics.

I do fault people who choose not to vaccinate because they are either uninformed, or choose to inform themselves only in biased ways (ie, not finding valid sources of information, such as peer reviewed studies). I think this people put not only their own families at risk, but others who are unable to protect themselves. I really hope that we can get past the fear of vaccines that has occurred over the past decade and realize that we are so fortunate to be able to prevent these diseases and not have to suffer their repercussions.

Yes, it is very sad, and not surprising. I posted an article about a study yesterday on autism that suggests that the rise in ASDs does not actually exist, but the rate of diagnosis does. I've also tried to post a lot of info about the safety of vaccines and the absolute lack of connection between vaccines and autism. As a scientist, it also really bothers me when people tell me they don't believe science, or scientists, because there have been a number of bad actors. This is true in all fields, but medicine and science get hit particularly hard when one or two people have little to no ethics.

I do fault people who choose not to vaccinate because they are either uninformed, or choose to inform themselves only in biased ways (ie, not finding valid sources of information, such as peer reviewed studies). I think this people put not only their own families at risk, but others who are unable to protect themselves. I really hope that we can get past the fear of vaccines that has occurred over the past decade and realize that we are so fortunate to be able to prevent these diseases and not have to suffer their repercussions.

Upsets me a lot too, and you should read the article on autism I posted yesterday... it will probably make you feel better and worse at the same time.

As for the pertussis vaccine, get it! Me and DH were both due for ours (need it every 5-10yrs) so we made sure to get it before we got pregnant with this baby. I actually probably should have done mine before I got pregnant with DS 2.5yrs ago, but I can't change the past (and he's fine). It's true, babies can't get the vaccine before a certain age for pertussis so it's highly recommended that primary caregivers for babies are vaccinated. If someone else is taking care of your LO, like a grandparent, make sure they get vaccinated too.

Upsets me a lot too, and you should read the article on autism I posted yesterday... it will probably make you feel better and worse at the same time.

As for the pertussis vaccine, get it! Me and DH were both due for ours (need it every 5-10yrs) so we made sure to get it before we got pregnant with this baby. I actually probably should have done mine before I got pregnant with DS 2.5yrs ago, but I can't change the past (and he's fine). It's true, babies can't get the vaccine before a certain age for pertussis so it's highly recommended that primary caregivers for babies are vaccinated. If someone else is taking care of your LO, like a grandparent, make sure they get vaccinated too.

A couple things to note: 1. Fever as a side effect is no surprise, or a big deal, medically speaking. It is a normal physiological response to fighting a perceived infection, which is exactly what a vaccination is. It's generally pieces of the virus (because they are just pieces) that are harmless and allow the body to develop antibodies against them so that if the body ever does encounter "live" virus, the body already has the means to fight it, instead of needing the time to develop the antibodies. Vaccines fail (people don't receive immunity) when for some reason their body never develops an antibody to the virus, and this does happen on occasion. Also, virus can mutate so that a vaccination/antibody is no longer effective, which is why we need new seasonal flu vaccines every year.

2. I don't know how frequently we encounter measles, however (and this is according to wikipedia so you can check the citations... ) of those who do get sick, measles in the US in the 90s, it was fatal in about 0.3% of cases. Other statistics are more striking. However, what is notable, is that measles fatalities are far more frequent than serious complications and fatalities attributed to the vaccine. Also, the images of children/adults with measles look awful and I'm glad that me and my children shouldn't ever have to experience such a disease.

Here's a link to the CDC website on vaccine side effects and risks.

http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vac-gen/side-effects.htm

A couple things to note: 1. Fever as a side effect is no surprise, or a big deal, medically speaking. It is a normal physiological response to fighting a perceived infection, which is exactly what a vaccination is. It's generally pieces of the virus (because they are just pieces) that are harmless and allow the body to develop antibodies against them so that if the body ever does encounter "live" virus, the body already has the means to fight it, instead of needing the time to develop the antibodies. Vaccines fail (people don't receive immunity) when for some reason their body never develops an antibody to the virus, and this does happen on occasion. Also, virus can mutate so that a vaccination/antibody is no longer effective, which is why we need new seasonal flu vaccines every year.

2. I don't know how frequently we encounter measles, however (and this is according to wikipedia so you can check the citations... ) of those who do get sick, measles in the US in the 90s, it was fatal in about 0.3% of cases. Other statistics are more striking. However, what is notable, is that measles fatalities are far more frequent than serious complications and fatalities attributed to the vaccine. Also, the images of children/adults with measles look awful and I'm glad that me and my children shouldn't ever have to experience such a disease.

it is our right to choose what we want to inject into our children and it better not change. this is american and we have the freedom of choice and that would be a very sad day if they tried to take that away from us. just know that vaccinating your child doesnt always mean that they are immuned and a lot of time the immunity wears off when we are adults, so we cant really place all the blame on unvaxed children. as of yet they still havent figured out if vaxes are a potential trigger of autism or not. and most people who choose not to vax arent doing it for selfish reasons so that commnent was completely uncalled for. my son is on a select/delayed vax schedule and we havent decided for sure if we will do the MMR vax- and it is not for selfish reasons, it is because i care about what i put into my childs body.

it is our right to choose what we want to inject into our children and it better not change. this is american and we have the freedom of choice and that would be a very sad day if they tried to take that away from us. just know that vaccinating your child doesnt always mean that they are immuned and a lot of time the immunity wears off when we are adults, so we cant really place all the blame on unvaxed children. as of yet they still havent figured out if vaxes are a potential trigger of autism or not. and most people who choose not to vax arent doing it for selfish reasons so that commnent was completely uncalled for. my son is on a select/delayed vax schedule and we havent decided for sure if we will do the MMR vax- and it is not for selfish reasons, it is because i care about what i put into my childs body.

Get over yourself, vaccines do not cause autism. There is no evidence that they do. In fact, tons of evidence strongly suggests against any relationship. In science, we rarely use the word "prove" so that's why I won't say we have proved that autism and vaccines are not linked, but there is no evidence for such a link and significant amounts of significant evidence that indicates no link .

Yes, you have a right to make your own choice, but you are making some statements here (and have done so before) that are factually not supported and I do not see that as tolerable. You do have the right to your choice, but you do not get to scare people needlessly without response, especially when others (including myself) choose to respond to you with facts and scientifically supported evidence. As I see it, you have neither facts nor evidence on your side.

Furthermore, if you read the article I posted yesterday, it strongly suggests (and I and the article discuss the weak points of the study) that there is no autism epidemic, but more an epidemic of diagnoses. This is a common hypothesis in the autism and healthcare fields, often discussed as an explanation for the autism epidemic, and now there is some evidence supporting it.

Get over yourself, vaccines do not cause autism. There is no evidence that they do. In fact, tons of evidence strongly suggests against any relationship. In science, we rarely use the word "prove" so that's why I won't say we have proved that autism and vaccines are not linked, but there is no evidence for such a link and significant amounts of significant evidence that indicates no link .

Yes, you have a right to make your own choice, but you are making some statements here (and have done so before) that are factually not supported and I do not see that as tolerable. You do have the right to your choice, but you do not get to scare people needlessly without response, especially when others (including myself) choose to respond to you with facts and scientifically supported evidence. As I see it, you have neither facts nor evidence on your side.

Furthermore, if you read the article I posted yesterday, it strongly suggests (and I and the article discuss the weak points of the study) that there is no autism epidemic, but more an epidemic of diagnoses. This is a common hypothesis in the autism and healthcare fields, often discussed as an explanation for the autism epidemic, and now there is some evidence supporting it.

Exactly, not all immunizations work every time, and we need to be careful of that. This is also why immunizing enough of the population will help people like you, it's called herd-immunity. Essentially, if enough people are immunized then the chances of even an unvaccinated individual acquiring the disease are virtually zero, however, we have sadly reached a point in time where we are no longer vaccinating at rates which sustain herd immunity for many diseases. (I know, herd-immunity is a terrible term, but it's not mine) I'm happy to hear you'll get a booster once LO is born.

Exactly, not all immunizations work every time, and we need to be careful of that. This is also why immunizing enough of the population will help people like you, it's called herd-immunity. Essentially, if enough people are immunized then the chances of even an unvaccinated individual acquiring the disease are virtually zero, however, we have sadly reached a point in time where we are no longer vaccinating at rates which sustain herd immunity for many diseases. (I know, herd-immunity is a terrible term, but it's not mine) I'm happy to hear you'll get a booster once LO is born.

well I had measles as a child. I remember being pretty sick. Got it right after I got over the chicken pox too! But then again, my daughter had an adverse reaction to the Chicken pox vaccine. She contracted bells palsy. She had to have her eye taped shut, eye drops put in once an hour, and take steriods for weeks. Hard to say which is worse.

well I had measles as a child. I remember being pretty sick. Got it right after I got over the chicken pox too! But then again, my daughter had an adverse reaction to the Chicken pox vaccine. She contracted bells palsy. She had to have her eye taped shut, eye drops put in once an hour, and take steriods for weeks. Hard to say which is worse.

i agree wtih everything jell09 told you. Â i would like to add, it is your right to vaccinate or not; however, it is NOT your right to expose my child who isn't old enough to be vaccinated to communicable diseases which could potentially kill her. Â educate yourself about vaccinations more. Â the benefits of the vaccine much outweigh the risk of the actually vaccination. Â you are putting your children at high risk! look at it like this, if you believe that autism is caused by vaccines (which it does not), would you rather have a child with autism or a dead child. Â do you also not believe in the flu shot or medicating your child when they are ill with an extremely high fever with acetaminophen orÂ ibuprofen? or when they have a bacterial infection medicating them with antibiotics? ask yourÂ pediatrician if he/she has children and if they are vaccinated. Â do you really think that if the risk was that high, they would have vaccinated their own children?Â

i agree wtih everything jell09 told you. Â i would like to add, it is your right to vaccinate or not; however, it is NOT your right to expose my child who isn't old enough to be vaccinated to communicable diseases which could potentially kill her. Â educate yourself about vaccinations more. Â the benefits of the vaccine much outweigh the risk of the actually vaccination. Â you are putting your children at high risk! look at it like this, if you believe that autism is caused by vaccines (which it does not), would you rather have a child with autism or a dead child. Â do you also not believe in the flu shot or medicating your child when they are ill with an extremely high fever with acetaminophen orÂ ibuprofen? or when they have a bacterial infection medicating them with antibiotics? ask yourÂ pediatrician if he/she has children and if they are vaccinated. Â do you really think that if the risk was that high, they would have vaccinated their own children?Â

agreed with the chicken pox vaccine. Â i wasn't exactly clear on why my dd had to have this. Â when i was a kid, if someone had chicken pox you went to their house to play lol. Â i woke up on my 6th birthday with the chicken pox, the party went on! sorry to hear about you daughter. Â

agreed with the chicken pox vaccine. Â i wasn't exactly clear on why my dd had to have this. Â when i was a kid, if someone had chicken pox you went to their house to play lol. Â i woke up on my 6th birthday with the chicken pox, the party went on! sorry to hear about you daughter. Â

I agree, vaccines are necessary! For those who don't know the other side of the autism research the 'man' who did the study (I say 'man' because he had is license pulled because of it) only studied about 13 children of whom most already showed developmental issues. He was also funded/paid by a group that wanted to find a causality because they wanted to sue the pharmaceutical companies who made the vaccines since they 'felt' that was the cause. He has been SO discredited that I cannot imagine anyone could still believe the two things are related. In fact studies since then, in upwards of 1300 children, showed no statistically significant correlation between the two. I think people go into the vaccine debate with a preset idea of what they want the outcome to be and ignore the true data. Vaccines have never been safer than today (other than some allergic reactions, which have to do w/ components of the vaccine like eggs, etc). Everyone has a choice but I believe with the correct information most if not all would choose to vaccinate.

I agree, vaccines are necessary! For those who don't know the other side of the autism research the 'man' who did the study (I say 'man' because he had is license pulled because of it) only studied about 13 children of whom most already showed developmental issues. He was also funded/paid by a group that wanted to find a causality because they wanted to sue the pharmaceutical companies who made the vaccines since they 'felt' that was the cause. He has been SO discredited that I cannot imagine anyone could still believe the two things are related. In fact studies since then, in upwards of 1300 children, showed no statistically significant correlation between the two. I think people go into the vaccine debate with a preset idea of what they want the outcome to be and ignore the true data. Vaccines have never been safer than today (other than some allergic reactions, which have to do w/ components of the vaccine like eggs, etc). Everyone has a choice but I believe with the correct information most if not all would choose to vaccinate.

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